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An educational tour to research laboratories was organized at the Department of Plasma Physics, Nanotechnology and Computer Physics for undergraduate students, master’s students, and PhD candidates under the guidance of Academician Tlekkabyl S. Ramazanov.

During the tour, participants became acquainted with the activities of the department’s leading research laboratories, including:
– Laboratory of Dusty Plasma and Plasma Technologies;
– Laboratory of Advanced Nanotechnologies;
– Laboratory of Plasma and Gas Discharge Phenomena.

Heads of laboratories M. Dosbolayev, S. Orazbayev, and A. Utegenov introduced the main research directions, modern equipment, and their applications. This initiative aligns with SDG 4 – Quality Education.

As part of the tour, young researchers were introduced to the full cycle of scientific research, including analysis and processing of experimental results, systematization and interpretation of data, construction of graphs and diagrams, and preparation of results for scientific publications.

Research in dusty plasma is a relatively new field in global science and has been actively developing in Kazakhstan in recent years. These studies are conducted at 91��ý Kazakh National University and are gaining international recognition.

In particular, the laboratory staff were the first in Kazakhstan to obtain and experimentally investigate a plasma dust crystal. In addition, fundamental studies on the properties and structural characteristics of multicomponent dusty plasma are being carried out. The department’s laboratories are equipped with advanced domestic and international high-tech equipment, enabling research at a world-class level. The high quality of research is evidenced by the strong citation of publications and ongoing collaborations with scientific centers in Japan, South Korea, Russia, the USA, Australia, and European countries.

Furthermore, the Laboratory of Plasma Nanotechnologies conducts research in ion-plasma synthesis, development of functional coatings and thin films, and surface modification of materials. These studies are aimed at producing nanomaterials, developing metal-matrix composites, and improving material properties.

The results of these studies contribute to the development of new materials and their application in nanotechnology and space science. Key advantages of plasma technologies include corrosion resistance, low weight, and high efficiency.

The tour contributed to the development of research competencies, professional orientation, and increased interest in scientific activities among participants.